Organs

Question 1

What is an organ?

Answer 1

An organ is a collection of millions of cells which group together to preform single functions in our body

Question 2

Function of heart

Answer 2

Pumps blood to the lungs and around the body

Question 3

Function of lungs

Answer 3

Inhalation and exhalation of gases linked to respiration

Question 4

Function of brain

Answer 4

Recurved and sends neurones impulses as a means of communication.

Question 5

Function of stomach

Answer 5

Churns and mixes food into a paste (chyme) as it begins digestion

Question 6

Function of liver

Answer 6

Large number of functions such as secrets bile and salts and stores glycogen

Question 7

Function of pancreas

Answer 7

Secretes digestive juices down ducts to small intestine

Secretes insulin and glucagon

Question 8

Function of Duodenum

Answer 8

Passes chyme to ileum and secretes major digestive secretions

Question 9

Function of ileum

Answer 9

Passes undigested chyme to colon

Absorbs nutrients into blood stream

Question 10

Function of colon

Answer 10

Absorbs water producing semi solid faeces

Question 11

Function of kidneys

Answer 11

Eliminate waste products and water maintaining homeostasis

Question 12

Function of bladder

Answer 12

Collects and stored urine until appropriate time for release

Question 13

Function of ovaries

Answer 13

Produce ova or eggs and secretes hormones

Question 14

Function of testes

Answer 14

Produce spermatozoa and secrete hormones

Question 15

Function of uterus

Answer 15

Produces New epithelium monthly, support and protects foetus until birth,
Contracts powerfully to expel foetus and placenta during birth.

Question 16

Function of skin

Answer 16

Water and bacteria proof covering,
Assists body temperature
Regulates homeostasis